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High-speed trader Infinium Capital gets new boss -sources
July 26 (Reuters) - A veteran of Chicago's agricultural markets has come out of retirement to become the new leader of high-speed U.S. trading firm Infinium Capital Management, three people with...


North Korea holds Mass Games
Acrobats, dancers and singers -- under normal circumstances, a festival featuring such tried and true attractions might not send you rushing to the Internet to book travel.


Bo Xilai indicted for corruption, abuse of power
For more than a year, Bo Xilai has been the elephant in the room in Chinese politics -- the central figure in one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Communist Party in years.


As Training Camp Starts, Only Thing Missing for Giants Is a Motto
There were no salary disputes and no unexpected injuries as a smiling Tom Coughlin welcomed 90 players for a brief evening workout.


Tunisia two years on
MME takes a look at how the Tunisian economy is still suffering, especially in the tourism sector.


Detroit The city that 'used to be'
Heidi Ewing, filming her documentary about Detroit, found desperate people living on the margins, but also folks who are trying to make the city as vibrant as people say it used to be.


Hezbollah Leader Assails European Sanctions
Hassan Nasrallah accused the European Union of bowing down to the United States and Israel, which have long listed Hezbollah as a terrorist group.


Under siege, JPMorgan to quit physical commodities
NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co is exiting physical commodities trading, the bank said in a surprise statement on Friday, as Wall Street's role in the trading of raw materials comes under unprecedented political and regulatory pressure.


Perfect timing Murray's triumph
Andy Murray tells CNN he was unable to sleep after his historic victory over Novak Djokovic to become Britain's first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936.


Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts
The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks.


Harper, Desmond, Span Homer, Nationals Beat Mets
Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond and Denard Span all homered, powering the Washington Nationals to a 4-1 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.


A Crime Against Gay Israelis Is a Symbol, but of What?
When two people were killed at an Israeli L.G.B.T. center in 2009, it was called a hate crime. But the label may have been premature, so now what?


Alice Lin, Clarence Tong
The bride is on the campaign staff of congressman from Virginia; the groom is a congressional liaison for the Energy Department.


UPDATE 1-Scouts' U.S. plantation sale nets $2.2M for cash-strapped group
CHARLESTON, S.C., July 26 (Reuters) - A historic Southern plantation in the United States sold for $2.2 million at auction Friday, giving some financial relief to the strapped local Girl Scout council that has owned and used it as a camp for girls for almost five decades.


Bo Xilai indicted
For more than a year, Bo Xilai has been the elephant in the room in Chinese politics -- the central figure in one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Communist Party in years.


Hardcover Business Best Sellers
Rankings are based on October figures.


Isner Advances to Atlanta Open Semifinals
Top-seeded John Isner advanced to his fourth straight Atlanta Open semifinal by beating James Blake. Isner will face seventh-seeded Lleyton Hewitt.


What's it like to raise a royal baby?
Brian Todd looks at the challenges of bringing up a baby "normally" in the royal family.


Seppi Advances at Croatia Open
Andreas Seppi of Italy advanced to the quarterfinals of the Croatia Open when Andreas Haider-Mauer retired with an injury while trailing 6-1, 4-0 on Thursday.


Syrian rebels ask Kerry to send U.S. arms quickly
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The head of Syria's opposition told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday the country's situation was "desperate" and called for the United States to arm the rebels quickly and to push harder for a political settlement.


Facebook shares jump 28 percent, Wall Street sees more ad growth
(Reuters) - Facebook Inc shares opened 28 percent higher on Thursday after the company reported a huge jump in mobile advertising revenue, and analysts pointed to further growth from new advertising on Instagram and 15-second videos.


The life of a tennis umpire
CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us what it takes to be an umpire at Roland Garros.


GKN may buy Spirit Aerosystems plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma sources
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - British aerospace and car parts maker GKN is interested in buying a Spirit Aerosystems wing factory in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the U.S. company has hired Morgan Stanley to...


BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds
NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors.


Sports Briefing | Colleges Ohio State Coach Punishes Four Players
Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four of his players for legal problems, including suspending the Buckeyes leading scorer, Carlos Hyde, who is suspected of assaulting a woman.


The Greening of Canadian Campuses
Sustainability has become more than a fashionable buzzword at Canadian universities; it has become enshrined in both official policy and student life.


Giant panda Lun Lun gives birth to twins
July 16 - A giant panda gives birth to twin cubs at an Atlanta zoo, the first set of twins born in the United States in 26 years. Elly Park reports.


Virginia Johnson, Widely Published Collaborator in Sex Research, Dies at 88
Ms. Johnson and William H. Masters helped make the frank discussion of sex in postwar America possible if not downright acceptable.


Nascars New TV Home Will Be Its Old One
Once replaced by ESPN in televising stock-car races, NBC is paying $420 million to $450 million a year to replace the cable sports channel beginning in 2015.


Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years
NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington.


Amazon Reports Small Loss as It Focuses on Investments
While Amazons razor-thin profits turned to razor-thin losses, the companys revenue increased 22 percent.


World Briefing | Europe Switzerland Armed Men Help Pink Panther Member Escape
The gang member escaped with another prisoner after accomplices in two vehicles forced their way through a gate and fired at prison guards.


EPL's globalization drive
Business is booming for English Premier League clubs touring Asia, but is it the best way for their players to prepare for the new season?


John Isner Advances to Atlanta Final
Top-seeded John Isner beat seventh-seeded Lleyton Hewitt 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) on Saturday to reach the Atlanta Open final.


Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech
July 24 - President Barack Obama hits the road to push his vision for an expanded middle class, hoping to stave off partisan gridlock as economic issues loom. Karen Hendren reports.


Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height
Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows.


Dot Earth Blog Harvesting the Biosphere Bill Gates on Vaclav Smil
Bill Gates explores a new book by Vaclav Smil tallying the growing human demands on the biosphere.


On Religion A Jewish Pathbreaker Inspired by Her Countryman Mandela
Sara Hurwitz was informed by her childhood in South Africa in her quest for an Orthodox ordination.


Venezuela central bank to sell $180 mln in forex auction
CARACAS, July 26 (Reuters) - Venezuela's central bank said on Friday it would auction $180 million under its revamped currency exchange system known as Sicad, part of an effort to boost the flow of...


How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart"
Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology.


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